Calendar of Events

Our calendar of events taking place at Rhodes House, Oxford, and around the world. Scholars in Residence, Alumni and the general public are very welcome to attend. Events are listed so it is clear which audience they apply to.

Your Personal Brand and Professional Identity

Scholars Only

11 March 2026

Your Personal Brand and Professional Identity

This interactive virtual workshop aims to help participants understand, shape, and communicate their professional identity with clarity and intention. You’ll explore your values, strengths, and purpose, craft an authentic identity statement, and identify practical steps to align how you’re perceived with the impact you want to make. Choose one of the two available dates under the Workshop Dates tab on the Booking site.

Entrepreneurs Mixer

Scholars Only

12 March 2026

Entrepreneurs Mixer

Join us for a virtual networking session and discussion hosted by the Rhodes Entrepreneurs Circle and the Early Career Launchpad. The event will open with remarks by Charles Conn (Massachusetts & Balliol 1983) in conversation with a Scholar in Residence.

Pathways Back To Africa virtual event

Scholars Only

13 March 2026

Pathways Back To Africa virtual event

Join us for the first 'Pathways Back to Africa' virtual event, which aims to strengthen collaboration between the Rhodes Trust, Commonwealth and Chevening UK alumni networks, and South Africa’s development ecosystem. We will be exploring how international education and global experience can translate into meaningful impact, and what it means to build a future on the African continent.

Scholars' Library: Jonathan Tepper on 'Shooting Up'

Open to All

26 March 2026

Scholars' Library: Jonathan Tepper on 'Shooting Up'

In our March event, Jonathan Tepper (North Carolina & Christ Church 1998) will discuss his memoir of love, loss and addiction, Shooting Up.

Mentor Connect: A New Mentoring Platform

Scholars Only

02 April 2026

Mentor Connect: A New Mentoring Platform

Mentor Connect (MC), created by the Rhodes Trust with the Atlantic Institute and Rise, connects mentors and mentees across our global networks. Join a virtual launch call to see the platform in action, hear community reflections, and explore intelligent matching, one-to-one and structured mentoring. Register for the session that suits you.

Communicating with Confidence & Influence

Scholars Only

08 April 2026

Communicating with Confidence & Influence

Interactive workshop delivering tools to communicate confidently, listen, adapt styles, and influence effectively at work.

Scholars' Library: Khameer Kidia on 'Empire of Madness: Reimagining Western M...

Open to All

16 April 2026

Scholars' Library: Khameer Kidia on 'Empire of Madness: Reimagining Western M...

In our April event, Khameer Kidia (Zimbabwe & St Hugh's 2011) will discuss his new book, Empire of Madness: Reimagining Western Mental Health Care for Everyone.

Rhodes Scholar Alumni Reception in Berlin

Scholars Only

18 April 2026

Rhodes Scholar Alumni Reception in Berlin

Join us at this Alumni Reception in Berlin to meet and mingle with fellow Alumni from, and residing in, Germany and Europe more widely, as well as recently graduated Scholars participating in the Welcome Home Weekend programme.

New Zealand Community Virtual Gathering with the Rhodes Trust

Scholars Only

28 April 2026

New Zealand Community Virtual Gathering with the Rhodes Trust

Join the New Zealand Rhodes Scholar community for a virtual gathering. This will be a wonderful opportunity to reconnect and reminisce, learn about the latest updates from Rhodes House, and hear from the Rhodes Class of 2025 elected from New Zealand.

2024 Welcome Home Weekend Alumni Reception

Alumni Association Event

08 June 2024

2024 Welcome Home Weekend Alumni Reception

Join us in DC to see one another and to welcome recent Scholars into the alumni community!

Toronto Scholar Reception

Scholars Only

01 June 2024

Toronto Scholar Reception

Join us on Saturday 1 June for an evening reception with Dr Elizabeth Kiss, Warden of Rhodes House.

Montreal Scholar Reception

Scholars Only

31 May 2024

Montreal Scholar Reception

Join us on Friday 31 May for an evening reception with Dr Elizabeth Kiss, Warden of Rhodes House.

Scholars' Library: Joseph Nye  on 'A Life in the American Century'

Open to All

30 May 2024

Scholars' Library: Joseph Nye on 'A Life in the American Century'

Join Joseph (New Jersey & Exeter 1958) to discuss power and political leadership, and changes in US academia and government over the years.

2024 SAARS Virtual Alumni Get-Together

Alumni Association Event

22 May 2024

2024 SAARS Virtual Alumni Get-Together

We look forward to engaging with our fellow Rhodes Scholars from constituencies across Africa at the annual virtual get-together.

Oxfordshire Artweeks

12 May 2024

Oxfordshire Artweeks

On Sunday 12 May, Rhodes House will be open to the public as part of Oxfordshire Artweeks. Guests can explore the art exhibitions and installations at Rhodes House including 'I Am Because We Are' by Nicola Green and Çiknia jonë: Our Girlhood by Elena Gallina.

Rhodes Film Fora | For Tomorrow

Open to All

10 May 2024

Rhodes Film Fora | For Tomorrow

A Screening & discussion of "For Tomorrow" following grassroots innovators dedicated to fighting today's most pressing sustainability issues

Sector Connect: Healthcare (1:00 PM PT/4:00 PM ET)

02 May 2024

Sector Connect: Healthcare (1:00 PM PT/4:00 PM ET)

Join us at the Healthcare Sector Connect on Thursday, May 2 at 1:00 pm PT/4:00 pm ET/9:00 PM BST.

Sector Connect: Healthcare (12:00 UK Time)

02 May 2024

Sector Connect: Healthcare (12:00 UK Time)

Join us for Sector Connect on Healthcare on Thursday, 2 May at 12:00 (UK Time), 13:00 (SAST), 16:30 (IST), 07:00 (ET), 20:30(ACT)!